Luca Osteria

"Located on pedestrian-friendly Giralda Avenue, Luca Osteria highlights Italian flavors from chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s heritage with modern techniques and flavors. Think dishes like pasta al limone, bucatini all amatriciana with prosciutto, and lamb shank with roasted pumpkin, red wine, and crispy herbs." - Eater Staff, Alona Martinez

"Rapicavoli, initially gaining recognition at neighboring Eating House, further cemented his status in Miami’s culinary scene with Luca Osteria. Located on the pedestrian-friendly Giralda Avenue, Rapicavoli showcases his Italian heritage through a menu that blends traditional dishes with contemporary techniques and flavors. Highlights include pappardelle with beef short rib bolognese, grilled heirloom carrots, lamb shank, and innovative takes on Italian-influenced cocktails." - Laine Doss

"Luca Osteria on pedestrian-friendly Giralda Avenue is the brainchild of Miami native and Chopped champion Giorgio Rapicavoli. This cozy spot reimagines classic dishes with playful touches: think fired  bites of fried potatoes topped with truffle Parmigiano fonduta, black truffle, and egg yolk, or pasta al limone brightened with pistachios. Standout items include the tuna caprese with local stracciatella and the cheeky “Pasta alla Tucci” featuring caramelized zucchini and creste di gallo pasta, a nod to none of than Italophile Stanley Tucci himself. The spruced-up versions of Italian-influenced aperitifs echo Rapicavoli’s inventive approach, blending Italian flavors with local influences." - Olee Fowler

"This Gables Italian spot is past its days of being considered "hot" and "new." But recently, it has been hard to find a table here on a Saturday night. We get it. Luca still serves outstanding fresh pasta, little fluffy fried potato balls covered in parmigiano fonduta, and has outdoor seating you'll want absolutely nothing to do with for the next four months. So plan ahead and make that reservation for an indoor table in the small dining room. You can also try to walk in for a seat at the bar. It's a great place to have a solo meal with a negroni and some cacio e pepe. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo

"You will stare at every one of Luca Osteria’s dishes the table the way Ryan Gosling stares at his co-star in the emotional climax of a romantic comedy. Just about everything here is delicious. The cacio pepe is perfectly al dente, and the shrimp fra diavolo with pickled garlic butter and tomato sauce is great too. There are some excellent non-pasta dishes as well. Specifically, the patate fritte. It’s little fried potato balls covered by a creamy layer of parmigiano fonduta, black truffle, and a single egg yolk in the center. This place also has lots of spacious outdoor seating where you can watch a steady stream of dogs and people. " - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer